Friday, October 5, 2012

Looks like there will be quite an area of sunlight in the backyard hosta bed next Spring. That's okay. I have a couple of bushes that I recently dug, one of which ('Blue Muffin' viburnum) will probably be planted in the left foreground somewhere. For now, I'll just sink the pot and plant it next Spring.

There's a sale at a local nursery, so perhaps I'll be able to pick up a couple or three more bushes to place here in there "out there." :-)

Everything that is in pots right now will be sunk in the ground in their pots, awaiting their final planting next Spring. It's a technique that works well.

Wouldn't it be nice to have 3 or 4 hakonechloa out there... perhaps a row on the right side (front)?
I have two mukdenia that will probably do well in the area where that lone back hosta is standing (that will be moved next Spring). Quite a few things should do well in that back (front) bed. ;-)

So, all is not lost.

Now... if I could just find an inspired person to build a CUTE little garden shed that could double part time as a playhouse for grandchildren when they visit.... On the list for 2013?

Happy Fall to each of you from someone just a Little less shady... lol

Monday, October 1, 2012

Before I begin to tell you about the BIG PROJECT that will begin tomorrow morning in our backyard, I would like to share a couple of photos. And I would like to ask for your input. The following four photos show the same viburnum bush.

October 31, 2007

October 25, 2008

Today, October 1, 2012

Today, October 1, 2012

We've been "ahead of schedule" (like so many other people!) all year. However, due to the fact that we have had VERY little precipitation from July 2011 through this month (yes all last Summer, Winter, Spring and this Summer) I'm wondering if this is the cause of all the intense color we're seeing (enjoying) this Fall? But most especially, notice the coloration of this viburnum!!

What do YOU think??

Now, for the backyard project - a new septic system!

Developing a "clear space" for the big equipment to roll over...

See the plants and bushes in pots?

They're supposed to aim to drive through the space between the trees. Mr. Shady cut down three trees here - can you see the tall trunks, left so the equipment can drag them out of the ground?

Notice the huge open space in the backyard... through which I anticipate much morning sunlight next year...

If you look carefully in the wayback-back, on the right side, you'll see two more stumps.

These were huge trees that died during the winter/spring due to last year's drought.

HUGE clear space.

Gardens are an ever changing entity. So, I guess I'll be doing some switching 'round next Spring!

And there's a real need to have a properly working septic system. :-)

Nothing Shady There!

Have a great week!! It's been beautiful here - albeit completely dry for the past two months.